I had the pleasure of being able to watch David perform twice at the Magic Castle (courtesy of Nelson F) in the private close-up rooms. He's humorous, has great timing, and the magic is well.... magical! Both shows I've left puzzled and mind-blown at the magic I've just seen and my poor brain trying to process it all. I believe my favorite are the rings and the paper napkin, as well as some awesome card tricks. He'd be an excellent entertainer at your next event! read more

For my first visit to Magic Castle I can honestly say it was an amazing experiences. David by far was my favor Magician of the night. Loved his presentation and ability to entertain a crowd without being to corny, and also at the same time be hilarious. Also speaking of crowd, we had a group of "Intoxicated people" that were watching the show with us, however their enthusiasm was border line heckling. Even with this group in the crowd David manage to use a person in the "group" and make it a part of his act. Great recovery! His magic tricks were great, I still sit here till this day trying to figure out how he blew my mind with a Big....and I mean Big...Sliver dollar.... Definitely would recommend seeing his act!! read more

We had David perform at our wedding banquet. I know it sounds quirky, but it was perfect! While all the guests were waiting for the evening to start, David went from table to table and did some close-up magic. All the guests loved it! And it was a great way to keep the guests entertained. We were so thrilled to have David at our banquet. David also performs at the Magic Castle regularly. My husband and I have seen his magic many times. And every time, we're amazed. He also puts on his own shows, and we've seen two. They would really fun and engaging. No matter how many times I see it, I still have no idea how it's done. David is very creative and professional. I would hire him again for future parties without a doubt. read more

We had the rare opportunity to get essentially a private show for our group of 6 at the Magic Castle and loved every minute of it. A castle knight was taking us on a tour, and she called David over to give our little group a show and he was more than happy to oblige. I love close-up magic and David is a master. He will start his tricks with you thinking they are going to be run of the mill, but they end up taking an interesting or unexpected twist. We still can't wrap our heads around the coins firing UP into his hand. In addition, his dry comedic style adds a lot of laughs and fun into the performance. I would hire David in a heartbeat for any event, and I hope I get the chance to see him work again at the Castle!! read more

I saw David Gabbay a couple of times at the Magic Castle - my husband and I always have a great experience going there - and he is an amazing performer ... not only his magic / close up tricks blew our mind but he is also really funny and engaging with the audience. David Gabbay is definitely a name to remember!!! read more

David was a fabulous addition to our daughter's 21st birthday cocktail party. From the very start when gathering information about his close-up show David was quick in corresponding and easy to talk to. He was a surprise guest for my daughter, all of her friends and our family. The 45 minute show was wonderful from start to finish!! All of the guests were completely engaged the entire time. David was professional and in touch with the audience of about 35 people. I would recommend him for any event. read more

This guy was totally the highlight to my first ever Magic Castle visit! Despite seeing several other magicians that night, David was by far my favorite. I saw his performance in one of the smaller down stairs rooms, and was captivated. He brought to the table a pairing of great showmanship, as well as quite a few tricks that I had never seen before. We all seemed to be locked in a trance, trying to figure out what he just did, and what he was about to do. He had an appeal which seemed to settle well with then entire audience which consisted of the "young" (early 20s), as well as the more "distinguished" (an adorable couple most likely in their 70s) As much as I appreciated that other acts I saw at Magic Castle, I found David's routine quite refreshing and very enjoyable to myself and the others in the room . His act consisted of multiple types of tricks which added to the interest and respect for the performance Also, extra props to David for being able to adapt and handle some more inebriated patrons which were present the night I attended. Anyways, he really made my first experience at Magic Castle extra spectacular. If you ever have the chance to see him, I highly recommend him! read more

I've known David for a couple of years now through his performances at the Magic Castle, and have become friends since then so this review may be a little biased. I will honestly say that after seeing literally hundreds of magic shows and magicians at the castle, David ranks as one of my favorite performers and is one of those I can count on to entertain my friends and me. His timing and techniques are impeccable and his effects are surprising. He's very funny and you can tell he's put a lot of thought into his magic and how it plays on the audience. If you're visiting at the castle and lucky enough to catch his shows (he's usually at the Museum downstairs on weekends to help with the overflow) make time to see him. If you're looking to hire a magician for a gig, he'd be a great choice. Great skills and all-around nice guy! read more

I hired David a while back to perform for me and a group of my close friends. He did not disappoint. Not only did he dazzle us with his superb magic skills, but he also brought his own music tracks! His presentation is incredibly thoughtful and detailed. Would love to hire him again for another occasion. read more

I saw David perform at the Magic Castle and he was AWESOME! He did some of the best magic I saw that night and I really liked his style. Funny, charming and does great magic! read more

My wife and I saw David at the Magic Castle this past Saturday (our 33rd wedding anniversary and what a blast--Irma even played the Anniversary Waltz for us!). David was in the close-up room and his skill at close-up is astounding. He also adds a lot of humor to things, making his act both amazing and very entertaining. My personal favorite form of illusion is close-up work and if you feel the same, do not miss a chance to see this guy. He's the real deal. read more

Saw David perform at a friend's wedding and it was awesome. Close up magic where you can see everything and still have no idea how it's done! What's makes the show though is how funny and engaging he was for the whole performance. I would definitely recommend him for any kind if function: weddings, birthdays, graduation parties, or just a cocktail party. read more

Met David when our mutual friend asked me to see him perform. I couldn't believe I was actually going to a magic show but David is phenomenal! His performance is fantastic and he does a great job interacting with his audience. He also keeps the crowd laughing which keeps the energy up! Every time I see him at the Magic Castle he is always accomodating and takes good care of me. Great guy, always a true professional, and gifted at his trade. Definitely love David Gabbay! read more

My sister and I walked into one of the smaller rooms at The Magic Castle while David was still setting up and getting ready. He started talking to us right away while he finished setting up and waiting for more people to come and sit down. After a few minutes of chatting with us and no one else sitting down right away, he started off with a few card tricks. I was amazed at what he had me believing that I had seen. He pulled off tricks within a foot of my eyes that I could not understand how he could do, even after seeing him do them a second time as others sat down. He is definately magician worth seeing! read more

Wow! My date and I were fortunate enough to see Mr. Gabbay perform at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. His act was fun and attention grabbing. He activley engages his audience and is quick witted with his humor. I highly recommend seeing his act. read more

David is amazing! He added the entertainment to our high school dance doing "walk around" magic. I am a parent that helped at the dance and was impressed not only with his magic but with how he engaged the kids that were sitting at the tables. It got the kids talking and kept their interest which is really cool. I would definitely hire him for a party of my own in the future. read more

David is fantastic! We saw him at the Magic Castle too and couldn't believe our eyes. Such a great performer.

David is an impressive talent! I hired him for my birthday party and he astonished us all! He is very professional, talented, and personable. I would definitely hire him again for another party in the future! read more

I recently hired David for my mother's 90th birthday celebration that brought together 55 members of my family. He performed at each dining table, engaging all of the guests, including very young children, with his distinctive brand of magic. His performance varied from one table to the next, keeping everyone in suspense. We asked David to stay for cake/coffee if he had the time. He agreed to do so; in addition to his formidable skills as a magician, all of the guests appreciated his friendliness and engaging personality. read more

We recently saw David perform at the Magic Castle and came away spell bound. His performance was inexplicably entertaining (seriously, I have no idea how he did some of those illusions) and was all the more enjoyable because of his rapport with the audience. His performance was enthralling yet very accessible; we were in a bar where even the most skeptical of adults came away amazed, but everyone from children to seniors would be surprised and delighted. I have no doubt that he would be a great addition to any sort of event. read more

We were looking for a magician for an entertainment at our employees party, and I found him over the internet. He is really responsible person and I always had prompt reply from him whenever I had any inquiries. He was a gentleman with great humor. All of his magics were great, and we could not figure out how he did even though we watched it in front of us at a restaurant without any stage setting. We had wonderful time at the dinner, and I really recommend him. read more

David is a class act! I belong to a non profit that hired David for his magic performance recently as was very pleased. David is energetic, funny, polite, and very, very entertaining. He came to me as a referral from another Magician I met at the Magic Castle, and David was exactly what we were looking for. He was very professional which helped a lot. He showed up early and even stayed much later than the amount of time we paid him for. Rather than running out, he stayed and mingled with the audience. He did an awesome job, and his magic was outstanding. I have been to the Magic Castle many times so I am familiar with a lot of the typical illusions and sleight of hand tricks, but David did a lot of stuff I had never seen before. I also understand he has come up with many tricks of his own. David was well worth the cost, which I have to say was quite affordable. I will be recommending him to others and certainly looking forward to having him come back and entertaining our group again. Thanks David! read more